The restore caused my system to not mount at first, (worse) but there were a few bugs in the scripts...
But, then again, after removing all files from the root of the sony, it rebooted and deregistered -- so, at least I no longer have a brick; and I can use it with the sony store; HEY! this is better than when I began. The recovery stuff works, and well! Understanding russian is difficult -- but being as I am linux only; this is a boon to have a linux based recovery script where I know the technical stuff to fix things myself.
I can read code from anyone -- if not their native tounge.
Thank you kartu!
I still don't have the USB terminal; but at least I know how to change the auto-update, but it may still be faster for me to just reflow desolder the ARM, attach a test jig and reprogram it manually.
I'll experiment a little more, but as I am leaving for vacation -- I only have a day to do this in;
Mark -- Yes, I see the Data directory is key, and I can home in on that. Thanks.
Oh, quick question: Is the USB serial terminal of the Sony supposed to show up as a /dev/ttyUSBxxx like normal, or is is something special?
--Thanks!